Canada Refuses to Accept Maritime Helicopters from Sikorsky

The Coast Guard has had its share of acquisition problems, but it seems the Canadians may be having more than their fair share (submarines, replenishment vessels, shipbuilding programs in general). They have been attempting to replace their Seaqking ASW helicopter and selected Sikorsky–usually a safe choice. Instead of a smooth transition, they have had repeated delays and disappointments. DefenseNews reports on the latest chapter.

These are admittedly more complex than SAR helos, but note that the Seakings they are replacing are the same generation as the HH-3Fs the Coast Guard replaced decades ago.

1 thought on “Canada Refuses to Accept Maritime Helicopters from Sikorsky

  1. I think this is why Canada made a huge mistake in going with an unproven design and should have gone with a MH-60R. Which is more proven than the S-92 Cyclone. Their other alternative would have been the NH-90 NFH. Either way Canada needs a massive overhaul in it’s military procurement system.

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